Madison Tiernan

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Madison Tiernan
Personal information
Full name Madison Tiernan
Date of birth (1995-07-03) July 3, 1995 (age 27)
Place of birth Voorhees, New Jersey, United States
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Eastern Regional HS
PDA
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–2016 Rutgers Scarlet Knights 88 (25)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017–2020 Sky Blue FC 42 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 8, 2018

Madison Tiernan (born July 3, 1995) is an American former professional soccer player who last played as a midfielder for Sky Blue FC of the National Women's Soccer League. [1]

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Early life and collegiate career

Tiernan attended the Eastern Regional High School, earning several accolades during her period there. She was nominated twice All-American (2011, 2012), All-State selection in 2009–2012, three-time Regional All-American (2010–2012) and four-time Top 20 All-State selection. Tiernan was also named SJSCA Offensive Player of the Year (2011 and 2012), NSCAA NJ Girls' Soccer Player of the Year and was ranked No. 1 Girls Soccer Player in New Jersey and Region 1. [2]

Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 2013–2016

Tiernan attended Rutgers University from 2013 to 2016. She played 88 matches (starting 85) for the Scarlet Knights, scoring 25 goals and notching 16 assists. Tiernan won several honours at college, including being named South Jersey Soccer Coaches Association (SJSCA) College Player of the Year. She was also named to the American Athletic Second Team All-Conference squad, All-Rookie Team and American Athletic Championships All-Tournament Team. [2]

Club career

On January 12, 2017, Tiernan became the 24th overall pick in the 2017 NWSL College Draft, when she was chosen by Sky Blue FC. [3] On April 23, she debuted for the SBFC, replacing Leah Galton in the 71st minute of the match against Boston Breakers. [4] On May 27, Madison was part of the starting XI for the SBFC for the first time at Yurcak Field, same field where she started her college career. Tiernan was replaced at the 75th minute by Leah Galton.

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References

  1. ↑ "Sky Blue FC Midfielder Madison Tiernan Announces Retirement from Professional Soccer". Sky Blue FC. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  2. 1 2 "73 – MADISON TIERNAN". Scarlet Knights. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
  3. ↑ Berg, Silla. "Sky Blue select Madison Tiernan with No. 24 draft pick". Once a Metro. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "BOSTON BREAKERS VS SKY BLUE 1–0". Scoresway. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
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